Respiratory Therapist - NICU/PICU
Shreveport, LA
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,365/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Resume
- Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Practitioner, Pediatric Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapy - NICU (2 years)
- At least 2 references
Description
As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide critical care to patients with respiratory conditions, including assisting in high-risk deliveries and supporting NICU/PICU patients. You will work across multiple campuses, ensuring high standards of care in a fast-paced environment. Your expertise in airway management and ventilator support will be essential in treating common diagnoses such as COPD and pneumonia.
Highlights
- Work in a Level 3 NICU and PICU
- 3x12 hour shifts with flexible scheduling
- Supportive team environment with experienced staff
- National Accreditation through NBRC required
- NRP certification required
- Minimum 2 years experience required
- BLS certification required
Employer
Slate Healthcare
15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare
Pros
I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Slate Healthcare
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Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.
We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.
At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.
About Shreveport, LA
As a Travel Respiratory Therapist in Shreveport, LA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 92°F and lows of 72°F, winter average highs of 58°F and lows of 37°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in proximity to the casinos and downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with ample parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pine forests.
- Shreveport has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants with regional and international cuisines, art galleries, museums, and outdoor activities such as boating, tubing, and fishing on the Red River.
- The city also offers cultural experiences with music and art, and is known for its gaming and casinos.
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